Panama City Beach, Florida weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Poor
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Panama City Beach, Florida in March?
In March, Panama City Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panama City Beach, Florida.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 37 | 68 |
| Day | 17° | 20° | 23° |
| Night | 11° | 14° | 17° |
| Sea | 17° | 19° | 21° |
| Sun | 6 h | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 8 | 7 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min06:55 – 18:51
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
- Seaweight 25 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Panama City Beach, Florida in March: quick answers
Is Panama City Beach, Florida hot in March?
No. In March, Panama City Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Panama City Beach, Florida in March?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in March the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from April to November.
Does it rain much in Panama City Beach, Florida in March?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 123 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences